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CUS (:1) 66.
20th August 1945.
Reference JSM 8. we will reply later on
paragraphs 1 and 4.
己。
CUS(W) 67.
Paragraphs 3 and JS 9 are covered in
3.
Paragraphs 4
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7.
The question of Hong Kong has been dealt with by President to Prime Minister No.6. naval force is now on its way to release Hong Kong from Japanese occupation and will be assisted by the engineers of the V.L.R. bomber force in the Pacific.
brigade group from S. . . C. should arrive to take over garrison duties in early September.
B. You should assure the U.S. Chiefs of Staff that our intention is to provide forces to accompany or follow U.S. forces entering Chinese ports in order that British interests should be represented. There is no intention of sending in forces unilaterally.
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Foreign Secretary
First Sea Lord
C.I.G.S.
J... S.
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S.of S. Dominions
S.of S. Colonies
S.of S. India
M.N.T.
Gen.Sir .G.0. Mosley mayne
Defence Office